Get lessons or just get stuck in?

[Jason Andrews]

Hi,
I want to get into surfing but don't have any mates that surf and I live a couple of hours from the sea.

Would people recomend that I get lessons or just get stuck in and rent a giant foam board ? I don't want to annoy any locals by getting in their way but equally I also don't really want to join a load of school kids for lessons.

Cheers

[Dr Rev]

I think lessons would be a good idea, learn the basics and then pratice, pratice, pratice.

I took lessons last year even though ive surfed for a couple of years and they helped me to get rid of some bad habits !

You can book one on one lessons if you dont want to surf in a group !

[Sar]

I agree with S Boy. I tried to get stuck in and picked up very bad habits that Im really struggling to get out of.

[sal]

I started off with 3 lessons just to get the basics down, then bought a board and practice whenever I can....which isn't as often as I'd like!


S-Boy: Nice avatar!

[Dr Rev]

Thankyou Sal !!!

[FishKid Wales]

Is that a pic of you in your avatar as i always imagined you haveing more body


I'l get me coat

[Dr Rev]

Still Funny Though Fish Kid !

[Dec]

Oooh I am a qualified instructor...always been to lazy and/or busy to teach thought..but the few times I did seemed to really help the people.
I taught a 15 year old kid...big guy and he is on a 6'8 shredding cutbacks in about 6 months. But he did spend like 6 days a week and 12 hours each day every week for 6 months surfing.. A lot of practice..

[Old Guys Rule]

You can learn on your own but it would be much more enjoyable for you to take some lessons. Spend the money and have a good time.

[sal]

Is that a pic of you in your avatar as i always imagined you haveing more body


I'l get me coat

LMAO!

[sal]

Just realised I forgot to find a personalised smiley for FishKid, so here's a couple:

(hell that could be most of us! )

[Milo]

Have a lesson first before you start to spend out . you may not like it. And hire your board and wettie, until you are sure you want to keep it up. Good luck
PS Learn the rules also

[dondiemand]

And dont be scared to talk to locals, some of them are really friendly and could give u tips or what not..goodluck!

[surferdude_scarborough]

get stuck in mate. just read the lessons on the main site here and go have a bash. even if you suck you'll get the feeling whether you like it or not. if you like it and you do suck thats when to get a lesson. remember yo might pick it up quickly on your own so dont waste the money on lessons until you know you wont.

james

[gdude335]

i would go for the lessions, they helped me loads!!
The good part is that now i can teach my friends!

[Sillysausage]

i wouldnt go for lessons untill i knew there was no way i could surf, i mean i started without any lessons and first couple of times was wipe outs all the time (funny though) and then it just clicks one day and you'll love it

[Stone Fox]

Oooh I am a qualified instructor...always been to lazy and/or busy to teach thought..but the few times I did seemed to really help the people.
I taught a 15 year old kid...big guy and he is on a 6'8 shredding cutbacks in about 6 months. But he did spend like 6 days a week and 12 hours each day every week for 6 months surfing.. A lot of practice..

You could teach me, I suck!

(all i need now is a cheap holiday to Thailand!)